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Medical Team For Soccer Star Diego Maradona Charged In His November Death

The seven charged allegedly left the soccer legend in a worsening state following brain surgery in November, according to investigators.
Argentinian soccer player Diego Maradona died in November days after a brain surgery. Seven members of his medical team are facing charges in his death.

Seven people have been charged with "simple homicide with eventual intent" in the death of Argentinian soccer great Diego Maradona, according to several news reports.

Prosecutors in San Isidro, Argentina, have asked a judge notseven medical professionals charged in Maradona's death to leave the country, according .

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